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Trip from Manila, AR to Arkmo, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

20m

Distance

12.9 mi

21 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

Manila, AR

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Downtown Arkmo, AR, AR

Arkmo, AR

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Trip Overview

Manila, AR to Arkmo, AR is 12.9 miles and takes about 20m via Highway 18 and AR 77, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal option for a quick transit or to connect with another nearby destination. You'll find the route is mostly on main roads, making it an easy drive for anyone looking to cover a small distance efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 18 4.8 mi 6m
South Main Street 4.2 mi 7m
AR 77 3.3 mi 5m
West Olympia Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
State Line Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 18 — 4.8 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manila, AR and Arkmo, AR.

1

Start on West Olympia Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Olympia Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 78; AR 18

4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 18
3

Turn right onto AR 119

4.2 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
4

Continue on AR 77

3.3 mi · 5 min · AR 77
5

Turn right onto State Line Road

36 ft · 1 sec · State Line Road
6

Arrive at destination

State Line Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18

At end of road, turn right onto US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18

Navigation decision point

3
5.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | AR 119 / South Main Street

Turn right onto AR 119 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
12.9 mi into trip | ~20m in | State Line Road

Turn right onto State Line Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.89 one way

$3.78 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $2.10 $4.20
premium $4.49 $2.28 $4.56
diesel $5.60 $2.84 $5.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Aug 23, 2026

Origin

Manila, AR

Late night in Manila on Friday

Local time

5:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Partly Cloudy

NNE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 3:12AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:41AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Arkmo, AR

Late night in Arkmo on Friday

Local time

5:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Partly Cloudy

NNE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 3:12AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:41AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is primarily highway, with 63% of the 12.9 miles on main roads like Highway 18 and AR 77. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on Highway 18, covering 4.8 miles. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect mostly highway cruising for the bulk of this short transit.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Highway 18.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 18 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Manila, AR to Arkmo, AR is easy. At 20m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (AR 119 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (State Line Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

243 ft 233 ft

Total Climb

11 ft

Total Descent

12 ft

Highest Point

243 ft

Elevation Range

10 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Manila, AR

Full guide →

Arriving in Arkmo, AR

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Highway 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (AR 119 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (State Line Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arkmo, AR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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